Locum Social Worker - Children with Disabilities (CWD) - Maternity Cover
πŸ“ Location: Torbay (Hybrid Working)
πŸ’° Rate: Up to Β£40 per hour (DOE)
🏠 Accommodation Allowance Available

Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting children with disabilities? Torbay is looking for a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team on a maternity cover contract.

What We're Looking For:

We need a Qualified Social Worker with:

  • Proven experience in Children with Disabilities (CWD) services

  • A solid understanding of statutory duties and safeguarding practices

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

What's On Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rate up to Β£40 per hour for the right candidate

  • Accommodation allowance for those needing to relocate or stay locally

  • Hybrid working model - part-office, part-home based (Wi-Fi or dongle required)

  • Opportunity to make a real impact in a focused, specialist team

Role Expectations:

  • Participate in the duty system (office-based)

  • Undertake statutory visits and build relationships with families

  • Maintain accurate and timely records

  • Liaise with multi-agency partners to ensure holistic support for children and families

Join a forward-thinking local authority where your expertise in disability services will be valued and where your contribution truly makes a difference.

Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Β£40.00 - Β£40.00
Per hour
Up to GBP40 per hour + accommodation allowance

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Contract

Added 08/04/2025
Reference: GB080425B_1744127413

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Torbay

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